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Whistling in the Dark

NR19331h 19mElliott Nugent
IMDb 6.5

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A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.

ComedyCrimeDrama
GangsterPoisonAttempted MurderPre-codeElopementMystery WriterRevenge KillingIngenuityCriminal PlotAmused

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What is Whistling in the Dark (1933) about?

A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.

Who stars in Whistling in the Dark?

Whistling in the Dark stars Ernest Truex (Wallace Porter), Una Merkel (Toby Van Buren), John Miljan (Charlie), Johnny Hines (Slim), Edward Arnold (Dillon). The film was directed by Elliott Nugent.

How long is Whistling in the Dark?

Whistling in the Dark has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1933. It is rated NR.

Is Whistling in the Dark worth watching?

Whistling in the Dark holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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